Special Day for Churches Delights Congregation
On Sunday three church services offered special treats for worshipers. Nat Rees of Burlington System played violin at the morning service and again in the evening, with choir and quartet performing. Rev H G Parker of the Methodist church spoke on the Columbus Centenary pageant and its film, while Rev W J Mitchell preached a high order sermon at the union service, praised as a rare treat in a small town.
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Presbyterian Church
Nat Rees
Burlington
Rees
Choir Land
Methodist Church
H. G. Parker
Columbus
Ohio
Parker
M. E
Mitchell
Mascher Bros Move to Fletesher Garage
Mascher Bros garage has moved from Farmers Feed Yard to the Fletesher garage on F street. They will operate there until Baldwin & James complete a new building, when they will assume the mechanic department. Warnstall Bros delay opening until the Good garage is finished.
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Mascher Garage
Mascher Bros
Armers
Fletesher
F Street
Baldwin & James
Warnstall Bros
Vacation Closure Notices for City Public Schools
The city public schools close for Christmas Friday and reopen after the new year. Teachers return home for the holidays and students plan two weeks of fun. Schools were not forced to close for shortage. fuel supply remains ample and teachers expect normal work on reopening.
Hamburg Business Hours Relaxed This Week
New rules ease shop hours in Hamburg allowing merchants to open as they wish during the holidays. With coal scarce, wood remains plentiful and no fuel worries exist. The union service of the churches will run Sunday evening for another week.
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Hamburg
Wood Yard
City
Birthday Dinner Celebrates O H Coffey Party
Hold birthday gathering for O H Coffey drew twenty five children and families last Thursday. They brought dinner, including turkey, making a feast fit for a king as part of remembrance of his birthday.
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O. H. Coffey
Library Open For Public Access Daily Hours
The public library is now open to the public from 2 to 6 each day. A supply of fuel has been obtained and it is thought that these hours can be maintained.
Hamburg Merchants Display Fine Christmas Stock
Ready for the Shoppers Hamburg merchants, as in their habit, are right up to snuff with the best the market affords and with their Christmas displays have an assortment that would do credit to any town. Stores are decorated and stocks are large despite procuring difficulties. Early buying is common among merchants who prepared for the rush months ago. Visit Hamburg merchants to see stock and complete your Christmas gift list.
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Hamburg
BREAKING THE PUBLIC ROADS Sledding returns as wind drifts ease
High winds last week left east and west roads drifted making travel hard. In Madison a crew cleared two large drifts on Tuesday and travel improved. Sledding revival brings many bob sleds and cutters into use with sleigh bells heard again. C. W. Davey notes he could run a bed sled business if supplies were available.
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Madison
Santa
C. W. Davey
False Alarm At Sidney Spurs Sheriff And Citizens
A night incident in Sidney triggered a burglar alarm after a store employee sleeping in Stephens Clothing Store for burglar defense rolled from bed. The alarm drew Mr Stephens the sheriff and armed residents to the scene, though no crime occurred.
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Sidney
Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Revival meetings at Cox Chapel attract large attendance
Rev. H. A. Cunningham notes an interesting revival series at Cox Chapel with Rev. D. F. Bowen of St. Joseph Missouri preaching. To date there have been several conversions and the meetings are expected to be the most interesting and successful held at Cox Chapel in some time.
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H. A. Cunningham
Cox Chapel
D. F. Bowen
St. Joseph
Missouri
Bazaar a Success at Methodist Church Sale
The Methodist church ladies held a bazaar and food sale at W. E. Mann drug store on Friday and Saturday last week. It was a success in every way with nearly all articles sold and netted about $165. The Catholic church plans a similar event this week.
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Methodist Church
W. E. Mann Drug Store
Catholic Church
False Alarm at Farmers Savings Bank Causes No Further Trouble
A new burglar alarm at Farmers Savings Bank triggered twice Saturday night. An expert investigated and found the cause, and it is believed there will be no more trouble from this source.
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Farmers Savings Bank
Christmas Prosperity at Home, Hamburg Offer
Propaganda styled notice urges keeping prosperity at home this Christmas with a prompt to buy locally in Hamburg, promoting domestic market support and holiday spending.
Full Train Service Resumed After Curtailed Operations
Government orders curtailing train service across the country have been reversed and full passenger service resumes today. Hamburg entry trains were cut, causing delays. branch line trains start at 8 15 in the morning with return at 10, and afternoon runs from 8 10 to 6 80 pm. Main line trains 22 and 28 resume, providing morning and afternoon service to Omaha and the midnight link to St Joseph.
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Hamburg
Red Quk
Omaha
St. Joseph
Two Brothers Run Local Hog Butchering Plant
Enoch and Blaire Alberson operate a general hog slaughtering business in town. They butchered fifty two hogs last week amid storms, serving both farmers and townspeople who find it cheaper than hiring a separate butcher.
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Hamburg
Enoch
Blaire Alberson
Loomis Family Reunion Brings Wide Roamers Home
A happy week unfolds as the Loomis family gathers for a reunion the first in seventeen years. Relatives arrive from Salem South Dakota Savannah Missouri Minneapolis Minnesota Hamburg and other places. Mr and Mrs Noel plan to stay through the holidays.
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W. B. Loomis
W. P. Loomis
Salem
S. D
O. H. Loomis
Savannah
H. V. Noel
Minneapolis
Minn
H. A. Noble
Cora Loomis
Hamburg
Noel
Rees Family To Spend Winter In Cuba
Mr and Mrs S G Rees depart for Havana Cuba to spend the winter at their daughter Mrs George D Jones home. They rent their house to Mr and Mrs Simp Finnell who took possession this week. Finnell sold his home to Mrs Alice Ward with possession this month. Mrs Mary Stoner and Mrs Parl Parker of High Creek visited Wednesday at the Hugh Finnell home.
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Cuba
S. G. Rees
Havana
George D. Jones
Simp Finnell
Mary Stoner
Parl Parker
High Creek
Jesday
Hugh Finnell
Hamburg churches schedule and sermons listed
Hamburg and area churches announce Sunday services morning at 10 or 11, with Sunday school at 10. Reading room hours listed. Topics include Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force and The Wise Men and the Star. Union services at various sites and special music noted. North Liberty reports preaching at 3 pm next Sunday.
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Hamburg
M.E
G. KH. Parker
Pressen
Church of Christ, Scientist
Woodman ‘Building
West E Street
Siam
South Methodist Church
A. Cunningham
Cox Chapel
Valley Farm
Zion Evangelical Church
L Th. Seybold
Presbyterian Church
W. J Mitchell
Wise Men and
the Star
W. H. Hoge
The
Baptist Church
North Liberty
Dance Planned by Will Give American Legion at Hamburg Opera House
The American Legion plans another enjoyable dance at the Hamburg Opera House on Christmas Eve December 24 with the Nebraska City Orchestra providing music. A pleasant evening is promised for all attendees.
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The
American Legion
Hamburg Opera House
Nebraska City Orchestra
Bank of Hamburg Uses Oil Burner for Warmth
The Bank of Hamburg has installed an oil burner in its boiler, ensuring heat for the entire building despite a short coal ration. Wilt Stephens and George Eng Elke of Sidney visited Hamburg on Sunday while en route to Council Bluffs.
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Bank of Hamburg
Wilt Stephens
George Engelke
Sidney
Hamburg
Council Bluffs
Double Birthday Party for Cloepfil Fin ner Children
Bobbie Cloepfil and Richard Fin ner shared nearby birthdays and hosted a party at Mr and Mrs J E Croepfil s home. Friends enjoyed two cake celebrations games like fish pond and a variety of refreshments pleasing the young guests.
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Bobbie Cloepfil
Richard Finner
J. E. Croepfil
Returns From State Meeting Athen Reports Interest
J. Athen president of the Hamburg Fair Association returned last Thursday from Des Moines where he attended a state meeting of fair officials. He reported a splendid meeting and much interest shown in the agricultural welfare of the state.
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J. &. Athen
Hamburg Fair Association
Des Moines
Farm Bureau Drive Under Way Across County
The Farm Bureau drive progresses full blast this week with workers pressing ahead despite rough roads and weather. Early returns show new members signed in multiple townships including Sidney Monroe Fisher Prairie Riverton Benton Madison Washington Walnut Stott Locust Grove Wood Yard. Also noted Otto Putman acquires the Nace building north of Medford furniture, plans cleaning business on ground floor and rental upper story.
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Farm Bureau
Sidney
Monroe
Fisher Prairie
Riverton
Benton Madison Washington Walnut Stott
Locust Grove
Otto Putman
Nace
Medford
Local Denver Wedding Unites Herbert Erickson and Ruth Peoples
Herbert Erickson of Denver married Ruth Peoples formerly of Watson on December 17. The bride, known for her pleasing personality, will wed a farmer who plans to provide well. A wedding supper followed at the George Miller home near Watson.
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Herbert Erickson
Denver
Colo
Ruth Peoples
Watson
George Miller
Miller Family Heads to California for Hog Breeding
Mr and Mrs Joe E Miller and their baby from Farragut passed through town Wednesday en route to Los Angeles Galil to settle and resume Poland china hog breeding on a larger scale in their new home.
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California
Joe E. Miller
Baby
Farragut
Los Angeles
Galil
Miller
Noble elevator team hitches up for Main street dash
Oscar Adamson and his father’s 18-year-old team suddenly pulled a high spirited run up Main street. The wagon carried a load of corn evenly distributed, one cob per inch, for several blocks before officers redirected the team.
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Oscar Adamson
Noble Elevator
Main Street
Married couple Ben Spittler and Ethel Dennis wed in city
Mr. Ben Spittler and Miss Ethel Dennis quietly married Sunday in Nebraska City and returned to Hamburg the same evening. The couple is well known here and receiving warm congratulations from friends.
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Ben Spittler
Ethel Dennis
Nebraska City
Hamburg
Completed New Home of Mr and Mrs Strait
The new home of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Strait is completed and they are enjoying the conveniences. Their prior residence was wrecked this summer when a large tree fell on the roof.
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M. P. Strait
Apple Growers Boosted by Country Gentleman Feature
The Country Gentleman’s December 4 issue praised the Hamburg area apple orchards of J. M. Bechtel and A. A. Simons. A Philadelphia writer spent time there, praising the growers and the quality of Hamburg apples, noting the magazine’s long history and wide circulation.
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Country Gentleman
J. M. Bechtel
A. A. Simons
Philadelphia
The
United States
Hamburg
What is a Rick in Hamburg Wood Yard
The Sentinel-Post questions the meaning of a rick of wood as Shenandoah opens a wood yard this week. A rick equals about one third of a cord and is cut to stove length. The piece recalls old arithmetic definitions and knotty problems once found in a famous textbook.
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Sentinel-Post
Hamburg
Shenandoah
Sentinel Post
Ray Arithemtic
Street Lighting Upgrade Progress Report
Jack Tenant reports five men at work this week on rebuilding the street lighting system. Bad weather slowed progress but new poles wire and shades are being installed and a few lights added. Shortage of workers and materials caused delays this fall.
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Jack Tenant
Early Next Week Publication Move Announced
The Reporter plans to publish one day early next week due to Christmas falling on the usual day. Staff news and advertising should be submitted promptly to allow handling before the holiday. Keep prosperity at home this Christmas by buying in Hamburg.
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Farm Bureau Drive
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